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Moment 164: AVOID These 3 Phone Habits That Are Hurting Your Brain! The Mental Health Doctor: Dr Aditi Nerurkar

May 31, 2024
Dr Aditi Nerurkar discusses 'Popcorn Brain' caused by excessive phone use, the importance of setting digital boundaries, and strategies to improve mental health by reducing phone dependency. She also touches on the psychological impact of consuming graphic content on social media and maintaining mental health amidst distressing news.
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  • Excessive smartphone use leads to 'Popcorn Brain', causing overstimulation and distractions.
  • Setting digital boundaries and reducing phone reliance improve mental health in a fast-paced digital era.

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Maximizing Stress and Anxiety

The podcast explores how engaging in certain behaviors can lead to heightened stress and anxiety levels. It mentions the impact of scrolling through intense social media content late at night up to the early hours of the morning. This repeated exposure to distressing information triggers a cortisol spike, contributing to heightened stress levels. By emphasizing what not to do, the episode highlights a 30-day plan to intentionally increase anxiety and stress, cautioning against excessive exposure to negative content.

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